Hampden
Scantic River Artisans rings in summer with June art show
HAMPDEN — Scantic River Artisans is preparing for its rapidly approaching June show, featuring original art handpicked by a team of professional painters to ensure buyers a high-quality purchase.
HWRSD students attend One8 learning showcase in Boston
WILBRAHAM — Students in the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District recently expanded their STEM knowledge by completing hands-on projects and attending the One8 Applied Student Learning Showcase in Boston with Project Lead The Way.
Eight incumbents win new terms during Hampden election
HAMPDEN — The Hampden election results are in and show that not much will be changing within the town’s elected officials.
New district chef brings farm to cafeteria approach
WILBRAHAM — At a time when school cafeterias are being reimagined across the country, District Chef Cynthia Normandin is helping lead that transformation in the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District through fresh ingredients, local partnerships and scratch cooking that introduces students to healthier foods and new flavors.
Hampden voters approve budget, vote down HWRSD capital costs
HAMPDEN — The town of Hampden conducted its annual Town Meeting on May 11, approving 18 of the 20 articles on the warrant.
Hampden election ballot finalized with two contested races
HAMPDEN — Hampden’s annual Town Election is coming up fast on May 18 and the ballot has been finalized, showing two contested races.
HWRSD awarded $30,000 for news literacy program
WILBRAHAM — Students of the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District will soon be given the tools to critically analyze the news and media with a $30,000 grant for a three-year fellowship program with the News Literacy Project. The News Literacy Project is a...
Excellence in Teaching Award goes to three HWRSD teachers
WILBRAHAM — Three teachers in the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District are being recognized with the 2025-26 Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Award for going above and beyond, in and out of the classroom.
Area chambers of commerce partner to Fill the Food Bank
For the past few years, six area chambers of commerce have banded together to address a need that affects the people they serve across Hampden County — food insecurity.
‘There’s a monsoon happening in Wilbraham and Hampden’
WILBRAHAM — Tempers flared and some tears were shed at the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District School Committee budget roundtable and vote on March 17.